Conflicts of interest
Independence is a claim that only means something when the conflicts are named. This page names them, and states what happens to any payment a third party might make in connection with your portfolio.
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How conflicts are identified
The internal process for spotting and recording conflicts.
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Retrocessions and third-party payments
The firm’s written policy: not accepted, returned in full, or retained with an explicit client waiver. This must match the fees page word for word.
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Affiliations
Any relationship with product providers, custodians or introducers, and what it changes.
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How conflicts are managed
Avoidance, disclosure, and the escalation route when a conflict cannot be avoided.